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CQ Morning Briefing

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President Joe Biden
Merrick Garland
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G7 Summit
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Tom Cotton
Elizabeth Warren
Patty Murray
Susan Collins
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The morning news from the CQ Roll Call newsroom.

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The Senate breaks a logjam on DHS funding. For fiscal 2027, a number of factors could lead to another appropriations breakdown. And Congress' America250 commission sets up nationwide events to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. David Higgins has ... more

Upcoming recess is in doubt for the Senate amid again-stalled DHS talks. House leadership's plan to move a FISA renewal leaves little room for GOP defections. Two committees mark up an aviation safety bill. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefi... more

Some Democrats have qualms about aspects of a GOP funding offer on DHS. Using reconciliation to pass a voter ID bill would be an uphill climb. A senator on the ballot in November grabs a coveted committee seat. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Br... more

Republican senators are more optimistic about a DHS funding deal. The White House needs to nominate a new CDC director by Thursday — technically. Lawmakers are hitting a brick wall in their efforts to get cost estimates from the Pentagon on the Iran ... more

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David Higgins
Host of Morning Briefing; CQ Roll Call newsroom anchor for daily policy headlines.
Kristina Karisch
Co-host focused on congressional developments and policy updates, often contributing to the morning briefing.

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    Please inform Megan that gun violence, not political violence, killed Mr. Kirk.

    Political violence is what Herr Orangführer's gestapo is doing in SF, DC, and Chicago.

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A concise morning briefing focused on U.S. politics and policy, with frequent coverage of Capitol Hill developments, DHS funding, and ongoing debates around immigration enforcement, foreign policy, and budget negotiations. Quick headlines and context help listeners grasp how domestic policy, national security, and fiscal issues intersect, often highlighting tensions between lawmakers and the administration. Notable is the emphasis on timely, procedural updates (votes, hearings, funding deadlines) and the occasional spotlight on regulatory shifts or major legislation, which may appeal to professionals navigating public affairs, lobbying, or journalism.

From episode-to-episode, the show tends to surface the mechanics of policy-making—funding... more

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